Manufacturing and Production Planner (Electrical)

Matchtech; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Planner to support the development of aircraft programmes. The role involves translating design information into manufacturing processes, generating instructions, and ensuring production adherence. Ideal candidates have experience in electrical manufacturing and proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings. This is a contract role with competitive terms and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive contract terms

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced engineering tools

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical manufacturing focused on loom assembly.
• Proficient in electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of PLM tools and CAD data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Translate design information into processes for assembly.
• Generate manufacturing build instructions.
• Support aircraft build production tasks.

Skills

Electrical loom assembly and installation

Interpreting electrical drawings

Problem-solving

Teamworking skills

Education

HNC level or Craft/Technician Apprenticeship

Tools

SAPCAMS planning tool

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

BAE Systems is excited to announce the opening for the position of an Electrical Planner within the Aerospace sector. This contract role is crucial for supporting the development of aircraft programme scopes and ensuring the seamless translation of design information into actionable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translating design information, including CAD models, BOMs, and circuit drawings, into processes that support Loom Assembly and installation.
• Generating manufacturing build instructions using the SAPCAMS planning tool or equivalent electronic planning aid.
• Supporting aircraft build production, including electrical looms, components, amalgamations, racks, panels, and installations.
• Generating wire kit definitions and loom installation instructions.
• Providing support to all Operations tasks and ensuring adherence to production schedules.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in electrical manufacturing, with a specific focus on electrical loom assembly and installation processes.
• Proficient in interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, standards, and processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and electronic planning tools.
• Understanding of PLM toolsets, CAD data manipulation, and wiring diagram management.
• Ability to solve complex problems, balance business and customer requirements, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Teamworking skills and the ability to synthesise project information for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Typically educated to HNC level or having completed a Craft/Technician Apprenticeship.

Benefits:

• Competitive contract terms
• Opportunity to work in a leading aerospace company
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Access to advanced engineering tools and resources

If you are an experienced Electrical Planner with a background in aerospace and a passion for manufacturing engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of BAE - Military, Air & Information (MAI) and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects.